Stover residents have scheduled a march and candlelight vigil in memory of 3-year-old Blake Litton, who died last week at Bothwell Regional Health Center from injuries allegedly sustained in a beating at the hands of his mother’s boyfriend.
The “All About Blake!” march will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at Morgan County R-1 School, followed by a candlelight vigil at Stover City Park. The event is being organized by Aubrey Hendricks and Jennifer Fahrer, both of Tipton, who hope to use the event both as a memorial for Blake and to raise awareness regarding child abuse.
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